The 2013 Tour of Beijing kicked off from the city’s suburbs on Friday. Twenty teams from around the world are competing in five racing stages throughout the capital city, with the event set to finish at the Bird’s Nest on Tuesday. Read More »

Every year on Dec. 31, a number of cities stand out as being the hottest spots to ring in the New Year: New York, London, Sydney and Tokyo. Now Beijing wants to join that list too—and hopes doing so will help boost tourism to the city.

And if not many people show up to the party? Well, that’s part of the plan, too. Read More »

While the days when bikes dominated Beijing streets seem gone forever, the city is seeking to backpedal on some of the overwhelming trend toward car ownership.

A move to increase bicycle use in the city is understandable amid gridlocked streets and severe pollution, but measures face tough odds as people become more wealthy and amid incentives to encourage car ownership. Read More »

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